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How to get fromState College to Research Triangleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from State College to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSCE - RDU
    4h 31m
    $70–357

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus
    13h 33m
    $98–328

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Carytrain
    15h 46m
    $224–530

  4. Drive 407.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Research Trianglecar407.1 mi
    9h 12m
    $75–108

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to CarytrainFloridian
    21h 59m
    $81–294

State College to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 13h 33m.

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